Program: Maasai Teaching Volunteer in Kenya

Inspired to be a Teaching volunteer in Kenya - Maasai? M.T.Expedition’s teaching project is an exciting opportunity for volunteers to assist in classes in rural Maasailand where wild giraffes and gazelles often wander freely across the school grounds. There is a high demand for volunteer support due to large class sizes and a shortage of teachers. Volunteers can gain teaching experience and help to reduce the workload of local teachers by providing one-to-one assistance for students who need it and relieving the teacher of a class or two each day.

What to expect and how you'll make an impact

With the introduction of free elementary school education in Kenya, the government was faced with a dilemma: a larger number of students with access to education and not enough teachers to accommodate growing class sizes. The majority of Maasai schools are required by law to have at least one teacher per class, however low teacher numbers mean there can be between 50 and 75 children in one class.

The Maasai Teaching project is based about two to three hours southwest of Nairobi in rural Maasailand. As a Teaching volunteer, you’ll be based in local schools, helping teachers manage large classes and delivering a better quality education to students between 4 and 15 years old. Teaching duties include:

• Assisting with lessons in all conventional school subjects
• Tutoring students and providing extra one-on-one assistance
• Relieving the teacher of a class or two per day.

School holidays 2024:  Please note, this project is not available during the school holidays. If you apply for this project during school holidays, you will be switched to either Sports Education or Women’s Education. If you apply for this project during a half-term break, you will have these days free to explore the local area, embark on a safari, or another other tour/excursion.

• February 29th - March 1st (half-term break)
• April 8th - 28th (school holidays)
• June 20th - 21st (half-term break)
• August 5th - 25th (school holidays)
• October 24th - Dec 15th (national exams & end of year break)
• December 15th - The program closes 

Why do Teaching volunteering in Maasai with M.T.Expedition?

When you volunteer in Maasai you’ll be adding value to the local community, while also developing personally and professionally by:

• Improving educational outcomes for Maasai children
• Helping students grow and learn
• Developing your communication skills
• Gaining teaching experience
• Immersing yourself in Kenya’s diverse culture
• Discovering the natural beauty of rural Kenya

Volunteer requirements

• Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to participate in this program
• All volunteers aged 13+ are required to provide a criminal background check to M.T. Expedition prior to departure. Those aged 13-17, if unable to obtain a criminal background check, can provide two character reference letters instead
• All volunteers are required to have adequate volunteer travel insurance
• All volunteers must speak fluent English.